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Helping America’s 501(c)(3) nonprofits conduct effective nonpartisan voter engagement since 2006. Follow ≠ endorsement
In this time of huge change and shifts in the nonprofit sector, it is more important than ever to clarify what nonprofits can do around voter registration.
Inside our new blog we cover registering voters as a nonprofit and more FAQs on getting started!

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June 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Miss out on this week's "All 2025 Politics is Local" webinar? Not to worry! You can catch up on the full presentation now on YouTube.

Special thanks to our awesome guest speakers @ballotpedia.org & Project Texas!
All 2025 Politics is Local - Nonprofit VOTE
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May 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
On #MemorialDay we honor the brave men & women who gave their lives to defend our freedom. Democracy is not guaranteed—it’s protected by those who believe in something greater than themselves. We remember, we reflect, & we stand united in recognition of our heroes in uniform 🇺🇸
May 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
With over 100,000 state, local, and special elections happening over the course of 2025, this is a great year to pivot back to the basics of local voter engagement. And this classic webinar of ours is a great place to start!
Webinar: Getting Voters Interested in Local Elections | Nonprofit VOTE
Getting voters' attention outside of national elections can be a challenge. For voters, it's especially difficult to keep track of dates or races that happen in the spring, such as primaries, special ...
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May 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
"Off-year"? No way! There's thousands of elections happening across the country and nonprofits have a BIG role to play in them. Join us on 5/28 for "All 2025 Politics is Local" to learn all about it with special guest speakers @ballotpedia.org and Project Texas!

RSVP here: bit.ly/NPV-local-Blsky
May 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Nonprofits and due process itself are both under fire from a provision hidden deep within the budget reconciliation bill before the House of Representatives. Get the facts on Section 112209 and tell your Representative to reject it!
Protect Nonprofits-Preserve Due Process: Sec. 112209 MUST Go
Protect America's nonprofits and preserve due process by telling your member of Congress to reject Section 112209 of the budget reconciliation bill.
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May 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The SAVE Act & its reckless incursion into voter registration as we know it is awaiting action in the Senate. Proactive, organized action was key mobilizing against SAVE in the House & the same is true now.

Tell your Senators to vote NO on the SAVE Act: bit.ly/no-SAVE-Senate
May 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Did you get your REAL ID this week? If not, you're not alone! Here's what makes the little ⭐ on this new ID (that could have BIG implications on your ability to vote) so important 🪪
May 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Homeless" does NOT mean "voiceless". Check out this Nonprofit VOTE original resource on how to ensure our unhoused community members can still access their right to the ballot box.
Voting and Homelessness - Nonprofit VOTE
People experiencing homelessness or who are otherwise in transition face special challenges when registering to vote. Below we discuss some of these challenges and provide links to organizations and r...
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May 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Happy #NationalAstronautDay! Remember NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore & Suni Williams who spent 9 MONTHS stranded in the International Space Station?

Well to pass the time, both of them made sure to request their absentee ballots & vote as part of @natlvoterregday.bsky.social!
May 5, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Washington DC may get all of the headlines and sizzle, but the biggest impact on your life comes from voting MUCH closer to home in local elections.
Local Elections: Small Margins, BIG Consequences
Washington may get the headlines, but the most immediate impact on your life comes from voting MUCH closer to home. Trust us: local elections are essential for the 24/7/365 health of democracy.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"Off-year"? No way! There's thousands of elections happening across the country this year and nonprofits have a BIG role to play in all of them. Join us on 5/28 for "All 2025 Politics is Local" to learn all about it with special guest speakers @ballotpedia.org!

RSVP here: bit.ly/NPV-local-Blsky
April 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Miss out on our "Staying Inside the 501(c)(3) Lines" webinar from earlier this week? Not a problem! Check out the full video on our YouTube channel.
Staying Inside the 501(c)(3) Lines: Keeping Nonpartisan in Messy Partisan Times - Nonprofit VOTE
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April 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Looking to get your nonprofit involved in one of the many state and local elections of 2025? This checklist will help make sure you're minding all IRS 501(c)(3) regulations in the process.
Staying Nonpartisan: Permissible Election Activities Checklist - Nonprofit VOTE
The main principle for being nonpartisan is to conduct voter engagement and education in the context of your educational and civic mission and not in a way intended to support or oppose a specific can...
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April 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
There's THOUSANDS of elections across the country in 2025 and every single month is chockfull of them.

In April, voters in Wisconsin, Florida, Alaska, and more all hit the polls! Check Ballotpedia's 2025 Election Calendar to find the races coming up in your neck of the woods: bit.ly/GOTV-2025
April 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
FYI: The Earth is nonpartisan too #EarthDay
April 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Last week, the SAVE Act passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 220 to 208. Let's talk about where we go from here.
The Future of the SAVE Act
The SAVE Act passed the House 220 to 208. What happens now?
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April 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In partisan times, it's vital for nonprofits doing voter engagement to know where "THE LINE" is. Join us on 4/23 for "Staying Inside the 501(c)(3) Lines" to learn how to keep your organization in good standing while *still* building democracy

RSVP here: bit.ly/NVRD-lines-blsky
April 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
H̶a̶p̶p̶y̶ Tax Day to all who, uh, celebrate? 🫠

While you're double checking the math on those dreaded federal returns 📝, remember that most of the revenue your state or locality spends on everything from roads to libraries is generated right in your neck of the woods 🏙️
April 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Whether it's long distances to voter registration hubs or the need to promote trust in institutions, voter engagement with the disability community requires a special touch.

See how the Center for Independent Living of South Central PA is leading the way in this crucial democracy work!
Building Bridges Between the Disability Community and Elections
We interviewed Marty who works at a nonprofit serving the rural disability community about helping people vote.
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April 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The SAVE Act serve only to make voting more difficult for millions of eligible voters, all while perpetuating lies about our elections.

Contact your member of Congress now and urge them to vote NO on the SAVE Act: bit.ly/NPV-no-SAVE
April 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🧵(1/3) The SAVE Act would make it significantly harder, if not outright impossible, for tens of millions of eligible Americans to register to vote. It would impact everyone, but especially ...
April 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The SAVE Act would end voter registration as we know it. No more online, mail or voter registration drives. We’ve come too far to go back in decades of progress now.

Tell Congress to vote NO on SAVE Act: bit.ly/NPV-no-SAVE
April 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Did you know 2025 will see over 100,000 state and local elections up and down the ballot across the country? America's nonprofits have a BIG opportunity to engage their communities while *still* observing all 501(c)(3) regulations. And here's how!
What Nonprofits Can Say About Local Elections
As a 501(c)(3), it is perfectly acceptable (and legal) for your organization to promote voter engagement and discuss elections, however, you MUST only do so on a nonpartisan basis.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Think food insecurity and voter engagement don't go hand-in-hand? Think again.

Our friends from Mid-Ohio Food Collective spell it out plainly as part of our Nonprofit Power in Action campaign!
April 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM